Local restaurant manager loses nephew in Afghanistan

Our thoughts are with Barry Whitaker, a distinctive and familiar figure in downtown Albany as the bald, white-goateed general manager of the Bayou Café on North Pearl Street. His nephew Douglas Cordo was killed last week in Afghanistan when his Army unit was attacked with an improvised explosive device.

Cordo, who was from Kingston, was especially close with Whitaker, according to Bayou owner Ralph Spillenger. Whitaker is a military veteran.

Gov. Cuomo has ordered flags on state buildings flown at half-staff on Wednesday to honor the memory of Cordo.

Our thoughs and prayers go to your entire family! Their are no words to describe how deeply we sorry we all are for your loss,Your nephew is a true hero who gave the ULTIMATE sacrifice for our freedom!!!

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